TWO motorcycle-only test days are being held at Mallory Park next month in the build-up to the start of the racing season.

Sessions run from 9am to 5pm on March 5 and 25, the cost is £70 per rider and any race-prepared bikes are welcome.

Sunday March 5 is the day before the opening meeting, first rounds of the Buildbase Mallory Trophy and other championships, and the additional track time could be valuable for riders wanting to sharpen up. It could also provide extra set-up time for the Thundersport GB racers due there the following weekend.

Friday March 25 is the eve of the Classic Racing Motorcycle Club Championships but there is capacity to also practise modern machines as well.

Mallory general manager John Ward said: “These two days offer competitors a final chance to get on track before racing.”

The circuit has been completely resurfaced in the winter and lap times are expected to tumble on the new specially formulated surface. A cafe, petrol station and shops will be open on both days.